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Jagmeet Singh says he's still the right person to lead NDP despite falling support
OTTAWA - Jagmeet Singh says he's "absolutely" the right person to lead New Democrats into the next election despite the party's drop in support. A recent Leger poll suggests the NDP stands at just 14 ...
Feb 24, 2025
First Nations must not be forgotten amid Trump threats, outgoing Chief Picard says
MONTREAL - Indigenous people risk being pushed aside as Canada looks to defend itself against a possible trade war with the United States, says an outgoing regional chief of the Assembly of First Nati...
Feb 24, 2025
Alberta announces $180 million for new addiction treatment centres
The Government of Alberta is looking at a major investment into addiction support services.Premier Danielle Smith said Monday that, as part of Budget 2025, the province would look to spend $180 millio...
Feb 24, 2025
Quotes marking the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
OTTAWA - The world marked the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Monday. Here are some quotes: "Despite the immense pain and devastation that they have endured, the Ukrain...
Feb 24, 2025
GP-RAVO shares statement on looming closure
The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations has put out a statement, after its sudden announcement last week that they would be ceasing operations.Late on Thursday, February 20,...
Feb 24, 2025
Blue Jays' spring training game against Tigers cancelled due to rain
LAKELAND - The Toronto Blue Jays' spring training game against the Detroit Tigers scheduled for Monday afternoon was cancelled due to rain. Right-hander Bowden Francis, Toronto's scheduled starter, wa...
Feb 24, 2025
Trump says Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of potential deal to end war
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Russian leader Vladimir Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a potential deal to end Russia's war there. Trump made the comments...
Feb 24, 2025
B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with 'carbon tax' on coal shipments
VICTORIA - British Columbia Opposition Leader John Rustad is proposing a "carbon tax" on U.S. thermal coal that is shipped out of B.C. ports to use as leverage against threats of American tariffs on C...
Feb 24, 2025
Alberta junior soccer coach accused of defrauding team arrested by RCMP
EDMONTON - An Alberta junior soccer coach accused of vanishing with thousands of dollars raised by his team has been arrested. RCMP say they found Randy Knodel on Saturday in a vehicle in a parking lo...
Feb 24, 2025
Alberta increases funding for fire services training
Fire departments across Alberta will soon be able to access more money to support training efforts.The Government of Alberta is doubling funds for the Fire Services Training Program (FSTP) to $1 milli...
Feb 24, 2025